Tokyo Station Tokyo Banana Crème Brûlée: Where to Buy, Price & Tax-Free Guide | Shelf Life & Storage Tips

Not available at airport duty-free shops! 🙅‍♂️ The trending Tokyo Banana Crème Brûlée that you can only buy at Tokyo Station—here’s everything you need to know about where to buy it, prices, shelf life (20 days), and storage tips. Discover why it’s the most popular Tokyo Station souvenir. 🍌

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Hello! This is Tokyo Mate, your guide to everything Tokyo. 🗼

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Tokyo’s undisputed #1 souvenir, ‘Tokyo Banana’.

But buying just the regular bread feels too common, and the short shelf life makes you hesitate, right?

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Today, I’m introducing the trending Tokyo Banana Crème Brûlée Tart that’s been all over SNS.

Crispy outside, moist inside! Most importantly, it’s an exclusive Tokyo Station product not available at airport duty-free shops, making it especially popular as a gift.

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So you won’t get lost at Tokyo Station, I’ll cover everything from where to buy Tokyo Banana Crème Brûlée (locations)

to delicious storage and usage tips for when you get home. 😉

1. 🍌 Why Is It Hot? Tokyo Banana Crème Brûlée Tart

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This isn’t the familiar fluffy sponge cake. This product is a banana-shaped chocolate tart filled with banana custard cream and bitter caramel sauce, with a surface torched to create a caramelized crispy exterior and smooth cream texture you can enjoy simultaneously.

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✨ Tokyo Mate’s Top Reasons to Recommend

1. Exclusivity: Not sold at Narita or Haneda airport duty-free shops, only available at Tokyo Station, Shinagawa Station, and Shin-Yokohama Station.
2. Shelf Life Revolution: Much longer than regular Tokyo Banana (about 7 days) at about 20 days, making it less burdensome as a gift.
3. Texture Differentiation: Crispy tart + smooth cream combination makes it a completely different dessert from regular Tokyo Banana.

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💰 Price Information (2025 basis)

• 5-piece: 896 yen (tax included)
• 8-piece: 1,393 yen (tax included)

2. 🆚 [Head-to-Head] Original (Bread) vs Crème Brûlée (Tart)

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“Which one tastes better?” is the most common question. Here’s a clean comparison between the familiar original (basic bread) and crème brûlée.

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📢 Tokyo Mate’s Selection Guide

• Original Recommended: For seniors or children who prefer soft textures as snacks.
• Crème Brûlée Recommended: For those who think "I don't want boring gifts!" For those who need a generous shelf life because they'll give gifts several days after returning home.

3. 📍 [Essential] Where to Buy Tokyo Station Tokyo Banana Crème Brûlée

“Where do they sell it at Tokyo Station?” many people ask, and there are stores both outside the ticket gates (ground/underground) and inside the ticket gates (Shinkansen).

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🏢 Tokyo Station Stores

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💡 Caution! Avoid Wasted Trips

The B1F ‘Tokyo Banana’s (where they sell curry bread)’ store doesn’t have crème brûlée! To buy crème brûlée, you need to go up to the 1F ‘Tokyo Gift Palette’ area.

4. 🚨 Tokyo Banana Shelf Life & Storage Tips

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The most important thing when giving gifts is the shelf life. Here’s a breakdown by type.

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📌 Tip! The official website states the shelf life is ‘about 20 days’, but this is ‘the guaranteed period that at least this much will remain from the time of purchase (Omochi Meyasu)’.

In reality, because Tokyo Station stores have such high turnover, you often end up buying freshly produced products from the factory. I was surprised when I checked myself!

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📸 Actual Purchase Verification (Fact Check)

• Purchase Date: December 18, 2025
• Best Before Date: February 6, 2026
• Result: It was actually a generous product with about 50 days remaining.

Therefore, you can let go of worries like “What if the shelf life is short?"

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❄️ Tokyo Mate’s ‘Frozen’ Recipe

Try freezing the Crème Brûlée tart! The banana custard cream becomes rich like ice cream, and the caramel topping gets crispier, tasting like a premium dessert. (Highly recommended! 😋)

5. 📍 Are There Other Places Selling Tokyo Banana Crème Brûlée?

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Tokyo Banana Crème Brûlée is also sold at Shinagawa Station and Shin-Yokohama Station besides Tokyo Station. Check if there’s a location that fits your route!

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🔶 Shinagawa Station (Shinagawa)

Less crowded than Tokyo Station, suitable as a purchase route before heading to Narita or Haneda.

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🔶 Shin-Yokohama Station (Shin-Yokohama)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

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Q. Is it Tax-Free?

A. Yes, it’s possible! However, it applies when purchasing 5,000 yen excluding tax (5,500 yen including tax) or more. If you buy just 1-2 boxes, you won’t get tax-free, so collect gifts for friends, pay all at once, and go to the 1F integrated tax-free counter.

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Q. How many calories?

A. Crème Brûlée tart is 117kcal per piece. If you keep eating because it’s delicious, it’s a whole bowl of rice, so be careful! 😂

Not available at airports, only at Tokyo Station—‘Tokyo Banana Crème Brûlée’. With a generous 20-day shelf life, how about settling on this for your Tokyo trip souvenir?

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